Trivandrum, First Published Jul 7, 2022, 10:09 AM IST
Today is July 7. World Chocolate Day. World Chocolate Day is celebrated on July 7 every year since 2009. Chocolate will make you happy along with the taste on the tongue. Any happy occasion is not complete without chocolates. Few people don’t like chocolate.
Chocolate is a storehouse of nutrients. Not only because of its taste, but because of its quality, chocolate later became popular everywhere. Studies show that phenolic compounds are active in cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, and are good for health.
Chocolate is rich in magnesium, zinc and antioxidants. Phosphate, protein, calcium, etc. contained in it reduce insulin resistance. Studies show that dark chocolate is even good for heart health.
Let’s know about some health benefits of chocolate…
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Researchers have found evidence that dark chocolate may help reduce the risk of heart disease. A 2017 study found that eating almonds, dark chocolate, and cocoa may help reduce the risk of coronary disease. A study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that this combination significantly reduced the number of low-density lipoproteins (LDL).
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According to a study conducted by researchers at the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, eating chocolate can help control blood pressure.
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Antioxidants known as flavonoids present in dark chocolate can help control diabetes.
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Eating dark chocolate can help you lose weight. Eating dark chocolate can reduce your appetite and reduce your intake of other sweets or foods. It helps in losing weight naturally.
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Eating dark chocolate is also good for reducing mental stress. Studies have shown that dark chocolate has the ability to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
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Last Updated Jul 7, 2022, 10:09 AM IST